| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $168.89 | 10.694% | $186.9511 | $186.95 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.51 | 5.857% | $12.1841 | $12.18 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.92 | 12.805% | $175.8856 | $175.89 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.43 | 11.363% | $169.7506 | $169.75 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.92 | 11.543% | $59.0286 | $59.03 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.64 | 11.583% | $271.8608 | $271.86 | $271.85 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.65 | 9.276% | $84.8528 | $84.85 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.96 | $960.5136 | $960.51 | $960.55 | $960.70 | |